The Climate Minute

You have a right to free speech, why not a right to clean air?

Our Constitutions, at the state and Federal level, explicitly lay out protected, enforceable rights. You have a right to free speech, to have a gun and to practice your favorite religion. Your 5th Amendment right is currently in vogue. Why not a right to clean air and water?  We speak with the leader of an effort to put enforceable rights to a working environment into our fundamental law.  Her galaxy brain idea is a constitutionally protected individual right to a safe environment.
GREEN AMENDMENTS are self-executing provisions added to the bill of rights section of a constitution that recognize and protect the rights of all people, including future generations, to pure water, clean air, a stable climate, and a healthy environment. 

Equity v Profitability

As the world warms, our economy grinds forward on the assumptions of infinite growth and endless inputs from the natural world. Is capitalism the friend or foe of climate solutions? How do we move to a world of economic equity and long-term sustainability? What form of capitalism would be beneficial?  Is there a way to tame capitalism to serve the needs of humanity? We discuss big philosophical questions with an author who has studied corporate sustainability.

Rhode Island Acts on Climate

Rhode Island may be a small state, but it has taken big steps to address climate change. We talk to an expert on climate politics in the Ocean State.

A new report on gas leaks near schools

A new report matches up leak locations to nearby MA schools. The leaks were fixed, but who wants methane leaks near their kid’s schools? For better or worse, this is the system working as intended. Listen in to consider better ways to heat our school buildings.

Burials in a green future

Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge MA is gem. It is a national historic site, as well as an active burial ground, a wildlife sanctuary, an art gallery and a repository of stories.  Now Mount Auburn is taking the lead in understanding how its mission to commemorate the dead interacts with climate change. Listen in for a fascinating discussion.

Environmental Sustainability and Corporate Strategy

Smart businesses can improve their bottom line by incorporating   principles of sustainability into all facets of their operations, from design to production, to supply chains and beyond. A new book, “The Sustainability Scorecard” quite literally provides a way to assess progress down this path. We speak to one of the authors about the implications of this idea.

Special Episode: Rep. Jeff Roy explains the new MA Climate Bill

Jeff Roy had a major hand in creating the new MA climate bill. He explains what’s in the bill, why it is important, and why you should call the Governor at 617-725-4005 to ask him to sign the legislation!

Our new podcast artwork!

We've updated our podcast artwork. Isn't it a beautiful new logo? We talk with the artist.

The Map to 2025

MA released new roadmaps to guide us to 2025 and 2030. Let's see where they lead.

Hyping Hydrogen

The gas industry wants you to use hydrogen in your home. Not a good idea. (This is the 12th episode of cross-posts on "Making Sense of Climate." )